Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) Associate
Position :
Student Worker / Unpaid Internship / Volunteer Position
Working Hours
10–20 hours per week, adjusted to academic schedules
Location
Compensation
Start Date
Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid / Remote)
Unpaid. Academic credit may be supported where applicable. Support to help offset internship-related costs (e.g. transport for in-person meetings) may be considered subject to availability.
Rolling
Application Deadline
The position will remain open until filled.
About the job
About The Coalition
The Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) is a global, inclusive advocacy and action platform dedicated to advancing integrated, people-centered primary healthcare. PHCC brings together civil society, governments, multilateral organizations, academia, private sector actors, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective advocacy for resilient primary healthcare systems.
About The Role
PHCC is seeking motivated and organized Program Associates (Student Worker / Intern) to provide coordination, administrative, and programmatic support across coalition activities.While the Associates will contribute to the day-to-day coordination and delivery of PHCC activities, each Associate will have a distinct area of focus and corresponding responsibilities. The two areas of focus are:
Membership Associate: Support PHCC’s membership strategy, including member outreach, onboarding, engagement, relationship management, and maintenance of membership systems and records.
Fundraising Associate: Support PHCC’s fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, including donor and partner research, funding opportunity identification, proposal development, and maintenance of fundraising pipelines and materials.
Both Associates will also support PHCC activities related to events, communications, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and reporting, as needed.
These positions are well suited to current students, early-career professionals, and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in global health coordination, coalition building, membership engagement, and/or nonprofit fundraising.
The position may be undertaken as either:
An unpaid internship, with or without academic credit; or
A volunteer student worker position.
The Student Worker/Intern will work under the supervision of senior PHCC staff. A specific scope of work will be developed and agreed upon with the selected candidate, taking into account their academic programme, learning objectives, availability, and professional goals.
Responsibilities
Coalition Coordination & Administrative Support
Support day-to-day coordination of PHCC activities under guidance from senior staff
Assist with maintaining internal communication channels, shared resources, documentation, and action trackers.
Support the organization of coalition meetings and working groups, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
Assist with administrative aspects of coalition governance processes, including tracking participation and supporting inclusive member representation.
Membership & Engagement — Membership Associate
Support implementation of PHCC’s membership strategy and contribute to membership growth and retention.
Conduct outreach to prospective members and support the onboarding of new coalition members.
Maintain and update membership directories, profiles, onboarding materials, engagement trackers, and CRM or database systems.
Support regular communication and engagement with members, including gathering updates, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and following up on member needs.
Track membership engagement and help identify opportunities to strengthen member participation and value.
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization — Fundraising Associate
Support implementation of PHCC’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
Research and identify potential donors, funding opportunities, foundations, and strategic partners aligned with PHCC priorities.
Maintain fundraising pipelines, donor databases, and tracking systems.
Support the development and editing of funding proposals, concept notes, presentations, budgets, and other fundraising materials.
Assist with donor and partner communications, meeting preparation, follow-up, and relationship management.
Monitor relevant funding trends and opportunities and share findings with the PHCC team.
Events & Advocacy Activities
Support planning and delivery of webinars, workshops, and advocacy-related events
Assist with speaker coordination, event materials, logistics, and post-event follow-up
Help compile participant lists, summaries, and feedback
Communications & Content Support
Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting meeting summaries, newsletters, briefs, and updates
Support digital communications and visibility efforts
Help maintain shared communications assets, membership profile and contact lists
Monitoring, Learning & Reporting Support
Assist with tracking activities and participation against agreed workplans
Support preparation of internal updates and simple reports
Help maintain organized documentation and knowledge resources
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
Support relationship management with coalition members, donors, partners, and external stakeholders through coordination, communication, and follow-up.
Assist with facilitating collaboration across stakeholders by supporting working groups, information sharing, and coordination processes.
Help compile and synthesize member and stakeholder inputs to inform coalition planning and activities.
Requirements
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in global health, public health, international relations, development studies, political science, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a support role , collaborating with senior staff and diverse stakeholders
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a remote or hybrid environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Able to balance academic commitments with part-time work
Interest in global health, primary healthcare, advocacy, or health systems strengthening
Prior coursework, volunteer experience, or student leadership experience in global health, development, advocacy, or nonprofit settings is an asset
What we offer
Practical, hands-on experience in global health advocacy and coalition coordination
Mentorship and supervision from experienced global health professionals
Skill development in coordination, communications, events, and stakeholder engagement
Exposure to international organizations, civil society, and global health processes
Flexible, student-friendly working arrangements
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to strengthening people-centered primary healthcare
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter via the Apply Now button.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position remains open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
For questions or applications, please contact:
Bria Luis
Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) Lead